Garden Grove, CA vs Monterey Park, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Garden Grove leads in median household income ($86,139 vs $76,892). Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 62). Garden Grove leads in cost of living index (165 vs 169).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garden Grove, CA | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.2 (#1788) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 168,234 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,470 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $86,139 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+32.9 |
D
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
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D
63.4 Score
Monterey Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$926,209
Population
57,877
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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